Top Saber Performer Nov. 20-26 Published Nov. 16, 2009 BITBURG ANNEX, Germany -- Name: Senior Airman Jacob S. Cooney Unit: American Forces Network Spangdahlem Duty title: Broadcast Maintenance Technician Hometown: Council Bluffs, Iowa Years in Service: Four years Why joined: The military is a tradition in my family. Both my father and grandfather retired from the military. Family: Wife, Leslie and my dog, Tommy. Hobbies: Football, traveling and furthering my education. Favorite aspect of job: Knowing that the maintenance I perform affects so many people. There are 16,000 people listening to and watching our AFN services. Most memorable AF experience: When I was recognized as a Superior Performer in our Nuclear Surety Inspection at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., in 2009 by the inspectors. How I make responsible choices: I hold myself accountable for all of the decisions I make and constantly adapt and learn from my mistakes.